Thomas Holbrook (Illinois)
Thomas Holbrook (b. May 23, 1949) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 113th District from 1995 until his resignation on October 24, 2011. Holbrook left the legislature to serve as chair of the Pollution Control Board.[1]
Prior to his election to the House, he served on the Saint Clair County Board from 1981-1994.
Holbrook has worked in electronic and instrumentation maintenance.
He is a member of the Belleville Optimist Club, Boy Scout's Eagle Review Board, Eagles, Illinois Center for Autism Advisory Board, Moose, Shriners, Southside Improvement Association, and the United Way Legislative Board.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holbrook served on the following committees:
- Environment & Energy, Chair
- Financial Institutions
- Public Utilities, Vice Chair
- Telecommunications
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holbrook served on the following committees:
- Business Occupational Licenses
- Electric Generation & Commerce
- Environment & Energy (Chair)
- Financial Institutions
- Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- Railroad Industry
- Renewable Energy
- Subcommittee on Air Quality (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Solid Waste (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Transportation Regulation Accountability
- Subcommittee on Water (Chair)
- Transportation, Regulation, Roads Committee
Elections
2010
Holbrook won re-election to the 113th District seat against Republican Joseph F. Avellone. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
Illinois House of Representatives, District 113 (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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17,248 | 61.27% | ||
Joseph F. Avellone (R) | 10,902 | 38.73% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Thomas Holbrook won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 113. He ran unopposed receiving 36,858 votes.[4]
Illinois House of Representatives, District 113 (2008) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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36,858 |
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Thomas Holbrook won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 113. He ran unopposed receiving 21,762 votes.[5]
Illinois House of Representatives, District 113 (2006) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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21,762 |
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Thomas Holbrook (D) 113th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Illinois House Democrats - Thomas Holbrook (dead link)
Footnotes
- ↑ Belleville News Democrat, "Rep. Tom Holbrook of Belleville resigns to accept state job," October 24, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Holbrook
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 113 1995–October 24, 2011 |
Succeeded by Scott E. Penny |